In what will be one of the last acts of his presidency, Barack Obama has issued an executive order addressing invasive species and the need to prevent further spread of invasive pests. In an executive order issued on December 5th, the President reiterated the need for the continued efforts to “…prevent the introduction of invasive … Continue reading
Speaker: Kevin Burke, DEC Thursday Dec. 8, 2016 11:00 AM-Noon Winooski Room The Department of Environmental Conservation is updating the Vermont Stormwater Management Manual to improve upon stormwater treatment and control requirements, including a new focus on reducing runoff and incorporating green stormwater infrastructure. Learn about where we are in the process, changes made to … Continue reading
Every month, the Clean Water Initiative Program will be highlighting a Clean Water Superstar. These are species that help keep our state’s water resources swimmable, drinkable, and fishable. Our first Clean Water Superstar is Raphanus sativus L., the oilseed radish! Throughout December, there will be information, resources, pictures, and videos about this superstar plant and … Continue reading
Looking for guidance, expert advice and funding for your watershed resilience project? Bring your team to the 2017 Leahy Center Environmental Summit scheduled for March 2017 and you’ll have the opportunity to learn from successful, multi-sector, multi-town watershed resilience projects, and develop a project and grant proposal that will be well-positioned for application with selected public … Continue reading
